Local over E Fork Des Moines River
FairPosted for loadEmmet County, Iowa · 099313603 · Structure no. 000000000148640
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 153 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over E Fork Des Moines River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over E Fork Des Moines River in Emmet County, Iowa. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over E Fork Des Moines River built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over E Fork Des Moines River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Local over E Fork Des Moines River carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Local over E Fork Des Moines River?
The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns Local over E Fork Des Moines River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.